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In part 3, André Picard, a public health reporter at the Globe & Mail, gives us an inside look into how the media covers mental illness issues. He believes that more context and normalization is needed in many of these stories. On November 28th, 2011, a group of researchers, advocates, and other interested people gathered in Montreal to discuss the media's representation of mental illness. The event was hosted by CIHR Cafe Scientifique.

Everyday language is peppered with references to "schizophrenic" markets, "crazy" colleagues, and "psycho" roommates, and the general public often link mental illness to crime and violence. Are such notions reflected in Canadian media? What are the current trends in reporting mental illness in Canada? Are we doing well, or can things be improved? On November 28th, 2011, a group of researchers, advocates, and other interested people gathered in Montreal to discuss the media's representation of mental illness. The event was hosted by CIHR Cafe Scientifique. In part 1, Dr. Rob Whitley talks about the findings of his latest study on how mental illness is portrayed in the media.

In part 2, Dr. Heather Stuart discusses how negative media coverage can affect people living with mental illness. She asks us to find creative solutions to this very complicated problem.